Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[PollyannaMom]

All the red fruits - berries, apples, watermelon...

These strawberry pops:

Ladybugs

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Red is dad's favorite color and one of mine. It's Christmasy and Valentine's, too.

Dad's red car that keeps him safe on the road.

We have a red couch that God willing one day soon will be such a blessing for me to sit on.

It is my faith belief that God has brought me so far down His recovery road for me first and foremost, above all else always, of course, through His amazing mercy and grace, Presence with me always. He has given me the tool of a walker that has a little red on it to travel many strengthening miles. A few days ago, a dear friend who has been with me every step of the way with love through my recovery here wore a red shirt. Dad has a red shirt too that I sometimes wear to be warm and smile extra to thank God for him.

 

[bluecastle]

I will second, or third, red fruits. Love watermelon and strawberries

My daughter and I both have red cars. Even though blue is my favorite color, I am very partial to red cars.

Red Christmas decorations, stockings, ornaments, and Santa!

 

[PollyannaMom]

I definitely didn't know this holiday:

But it inspires a good category.

Today's Topic (Sun, 518) - 3 places you're grateful for

 

[slo]

Good Sunday Morning

#1 - My Parish - I’m headed there soon for 9:30am Mass. We’ve belonged to other parishes in the past, which we liked too, but this current one is very special and I’m grateful that we were led to it.

#2 - My Home - There’s no place like home!

#3 - My Grandparent’s House - One my favorite places growing up. I’d spend a week there multiple times a year and several weekends. I loved my grandparent’s house. I hope that I can have a house that my future grandchildren would love to stay at like I did at my grandparents house.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Sunday hugs to all.

Home! God willing I will be back home soon. This rehab does have a lot of dedicated and kind staff who as I have said I am very grateful for. I'm not a big Wizard of Oz fan but there really is no place like home.

Dad and I also God willing will be able to enjoy our special Disneyland trip either this year or next.

It will simply be a joy and blessing one day this summer I pray to normally be able to go anywhere.

 

[leebee]

3 places I'm grateful for:

The little cottage we rent every summer, backed up by my sister's apartment. Each gives me a place to go when I am burned out or just need a relaxing break. They are both within an hour of where most of my cousins live, also, which gives me the chance to visit with what's "left" of the family I grew up with.

Disney... of course. It's silly to be obsessed with a place, but vacationing at Disney brings relaxation, even though sometimes it's the "vacation that needs a vacation." I think part of it is that I know what to expect, even when having new experiences or something. All I know is, when I need some sanity, Disney is one place to find it.

A little tiny roadside shack of a take-out called "Flo's" in York, Maine. All they serve is steamed hot dogs with the most amazing onion relish (OK, chips and soda, too). We have been going to Flo's since I was a little kid. The dog and roll are steamed, toppings added, then they roll them in a napkin (which somehow becomes almost part of the bun, sort of). We've been eating Flo-dogs every summer for almost 70 years, and going there with my grandfather, talking to Flo (acerbic doesn't begin to describe her), is a piece of my childhood. I still love to stop by, where if you are in the furthest back part of the stand you have to watch out or you'll bump your head on the ceiling, and wait in line with the locals and tourists. These days, Flo is gone and her grandkids are running the business, but I still love to go to Flo's.

 

[citruscurtis]

Lincoln City Beach Oregon...best US West Coast...if you want to rest and not tan, frolic or swim. Seen them all and none of them have the spiritual invigorating rewards like this Oregon beach. Tide pools, agates, crashing tide , cliff from which to watch sunset, a mountain that extends into the ocean and allows a framing of the view and thoughts....and bathrooms... though a walk away there are government bathrooms and casino bathrooms... when you are a senior citizen....a great advantage in visiting anywhere. Also the Connie Hanson garden when winds pick up... yes winds from 2:00 to sunset

 

[clappyclaps]

1. My house - not unsurprising but this place is my safe haven, where i can be comfy and relax, get some peace and quiet. I've worked hard to get it and I'm very proud of that.

2. My local area/borough - I never thought I'd be grateful for where I live, but I've come to realise how much it offers. A reservoir, canal, a river and many scenic views are all within a short walking distance from my home and it makes me so happy to be able to see these every day.

3. Disney & Universal - I've loved Disney & Universal since I was a kid and have very fond memories of my trips there, but it's only over the past few years that I've come to realise how much of a happy place they are for me and how important it is for me to go here as often as I can.